Uganda Law Society calls for probe into Kabera’s murder
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Eagle
The Uganda Law Society is calling for an urgent and impartial investigation into the murder of Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan officer found beheaded in Mpigi District, Uganda. The organisation says his death has alarmed Rwandan refugees and wants those responsible brought to justice, according to its statement published on 21 October 2026.
The Uganda Law Society (ULS), the association of Ugandan lawyers, called on Wednesday 21 October 2026 for an urgent and impartial investigation into the murder of Robert Kabera, a former Rwanda Defence Force officer found beheaded in Mpigi District, Eagle reports. The association called on the Ugandan police and investigative services to speed up their inquiries to establish the circumstances of the murder and bring those responsible to justice.
In a statement, the ULS said Kabera’s death had heightened concern among Rwandan refugees and others living in Uganda, who fear being targeted because of their actual or perceived political views. Kabera, a critic of the Rwandan government, had fled Rwanda in 2020, according to the association.
ULS vice-president Anthony Asiimwe recalled that the state had a duty to protect everyone on its territory, including refugees and asylum seekers. The association also asked the authorities to assess the security needs of people facing credible threats and take steps to prevent further attacks.
The call for an investigation follows the discovery of Kabera’s body on 17 October in Luwala village, Mpigi District. Ugandan police said they had not identified a suspect in Robert Kabera’s murder, according to an article published on 20 October.
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